European School, Painting of Saint Ursula, Oil on Canvas

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Oil on canvas. Portrait of a saintly martyr and queen, as indicated by the crown on her head and the … Read more Oil on canvas. Portrait of a saintly martyr and queen, as indicated by the crown on her head and the palm of martyrdom, holding a banner in one hand and surrounded by other female figures. This iconography harks back to Saint Ursula, a Breton princess who lived around the 5th century AD and, according to legend, was martyred along with her companions, who fell victim to the barbarians who infested the territories of Central Europe while returning from a pilgrimage to Rome. The painting has been restored and relined in the past. It is presented in a period frame. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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